SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental
Tectonics Corporation (ETC) (http://www.etcusa.com/) announces the
successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Tests of the suite
of the advanced aeromedical training devices purchased by the
Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) of the Republic
of Korea Air Force (RoKAF). The suite of training devices
were designed and manufactured for the Korean Air Force by the
Aircrew Training Systems (ATS) business unit of ETC. The
training devices provide the opportunity for air force personnel to
train for high G, hypoxia, spatial disorientation, night vision,
ejection seat preparedness and recompression.
This turnkey aeromedical center, which marks ETC's largest
contract in the East Pacific region of the world, includes the six
(6) high performance trainers further described below:
The ATFS-400 Phoenix, like ETC's prior trainers, integrates high
fidelity virtual tactical simulation and creates a fully flyable
human training and research centrifuge. The 25-foot spinning
arm is capable of generating up to 15 G's, and the device comes
with two interchangeable cockpit modules supporting F-15K and KF-16
aircraft. All cockpits feature HLA connectivity and can be
inserted as full mission simulators inside the ATFS-400 or used as
standalone trainers outside the ATFS-400.
The GYROLAB Model GL-4000 is a Spatial Disorientation, Motion
Desensitization and Upset Recovery Trainer for both fixed and
rotary wing aircrew. The continuous pitch, roll and yaw axis
provide sustained G (up to 3 G's) and motion cueing for motion
desensitization training.
The Falcon Altitude Chamber, Model 24/8 is a hypobaric chamber
that is designed to demonstrate and train for the effects of
hypoxia in high altitude conditions. The chamber is ASME
PVHO-1 compliant and can support up to 32 students and 6
instructors in the Main and Lock / R/D compartments respectively.
Add on equipment such as aircraft specific regulators, specialized
air conditioning units and breathing air systems have been
included.
ETC's Hyperbaric Chamber, Model 6/2/6, is used as a high
pressure training environment and for medical treatment. The
multi-occupant high pressure chamber is ASME PVHO compliant.
Additional accessories include medical monitoring, CCTV recording,
and an oxygen system.
ETC's Ejection Seat Simulator (ESS) combines procedures and
decision making training. The simulator presents the student
with a profile that forces a decision of whether or not to
eject. The pilot then performs the emergency response
checklist, makes the decision to eject or not, positions him or
herself and ejects. All movements and decisions are recorded
with high speed cameras for later debriefing.
Night Vision Training System/Night Vision Goggle Training System
(NVTS/NVGTS) is a classroom based training system that simulates
visibility restrictions encountered in real world situations.
The Night Vision Training System consists of automated training
programs for unaided and aided vision at night and the use of
customized 12ft x 6ft Terrain Model Board representing South Korean
terrain. The ROKAF will now have the capability to demonstrate and
train pilots in mishap prevention associated with night flight.
These tests are the culmination of two years of intense design
and manufacture to create one of the world's most comprehensive
training facilities. Shipping will begin in early December to be
installed in Korea's new state of the art Aeromedical Training
Center. All of ETC's training devices are manufactured in
accordance with ISO 9001 Quality Standards.
More detailed specifications for any of the products listed
above and other products associated with ETC are available by
contacting:
Robin Valinski,
rvalinski@etcusa.com,
Sales and Marketing Coordinator,
ATS at ETC, 125 James Way,
Southampton, PA 18966,
USA. Phone: 215 355 9100
extn.1501
About ETC:
ETC (OTCQB: ETCC) designs, manufactures and sells
software driven products and services used to recreate and monitor
the physiological effects of motion on humans and equipment and to
control, modify, simulate and measure environmental conditions.
These products include aircrew training systems (aeromedical,
tactical combat and general), disaster management systems,
sterilizers (steam and gas), environmental testing products and
hyperbaric chambers and other products and services that involve
similar manufacturing techniques and engineering
technologies. ETC's unique ability to offer complete systems,
designed and produced to high technical standards, sets it apart
from its competition. ETC is headquartered in Southampton, PA. For more information about
ETC, visit http://www.etcusa.com/.
Forward-looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which
are based on management's current expectations and are subject to
uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Words and
expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are
intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the
exclusive means of identifying such statements. The Company's
actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in
forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors,
including those discussed in "Risk Factors" included in the
Company's most-recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution
you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements.
CONTACT: Bob Laurent,
CFO Tel:
215-355-9100 (Ext.
1550) Email:
rlaurent@etcusa.com
SOURCE Environmental Tectonics Corporation